
Spread of COVID-19 on the Marshall Islands
Since the beginning of the pandemic until June 10th, 2023, a total of 16,081 infected people and 17 deaths have been reported on the Marshall Islands.The total of 16,081 infected people currently represents 27.17 percent of the total population.
Current vaccination status
According to official WHO data, a total of 110,742 vaccine doses have been administered as of March 24th, 2023. More recent data are not yet available to WHO. There are 47,077 people who have received at least one vaccination (79.5 percent). The booster vaccination was received by 18,559 people (31.4 percent).40,689 of these are considered fully vaccinated on the Marshall Islands (= 68.7 percent).
This means that the Marshall Islands are only in the middle of the field in terms of vaccination coverage. The vaccination rate is higher in 92 countries.
Weight and size
Male | Female | |
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Body height | 165 cm | 154 cm |
BMI | 29.0 | 30.6 |
Weight | 78.7 kg | 73.0 kg |
Diseases
Marshall Islands | Ø worldwide | |
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Diabetes * | 30.50% | 8.81% |
Tuberculosis | 4.83‰ | 1.34‰ |
* The number of people suffering from diabetes refers only to inhabitants aged between 20 and 79 years.
Child vaccinations
Marshall Islands | Ø worldwide | |
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Measles | 85.0% | 81.7% |
Hepatitis B | 0.09% | 0.08% |
DTP * | 8.60% | 8.14% |
* DTP is a combined basic vaccination against diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough) and tetanus, which should be given to children up to the age of 23 months.
On the Marshall Islands, 28.5 percent of all over 15-year-olds are still smokers.
Medical supplies

With about 19 physicians on the Marshall Islands, there are about 0.46 doctors per 1000 inhabitants. Here again the comparison: worldwide this standard is 1.50 physicians per 1,000 inhabitants and in the EU is 3.57.